Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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